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Testimonials
Below are testimonials from previous
class participants:
 "Nothing
is more precious in this world -- than the life of our loved ones,
especially our children. Do something for your children and take
the Escape Alive class so that YOU CAN protect yourself. The harsh
reality is that an attack CAN happen to anyone and each of us must
be responsible to prepare ourselves. I did it for my children so
that I can be here -- for them!"
---Nora Mason,
Executive Director, Jane Doe
No More, Inc.
"This class not
only taught me many great ways to escape from a dangerous situation,
but also how to avoid those situations all together by being aware
of my surroundings. I have also brought my 18 year old daughter
with me to a couple classes. She is a college student in RI and
sometimes has to walk through campus alone. I worry just a little
bit less knowing that she has some really great self defense tools
to carry with her everywhere she goes."
---Sandy Kearney, Multiple Escape Alive participant, CT
 "I
attended the Escape Alive/Jane Doe No More session in Thomaston. I
think it was excellent. I have urged all of my female friends and
family to take at least one of these courses a year. I intend to
make it at least an annual class for myself. It is very helpful to
be able to try out the techniques that were shown in the class. I
feel that if needed I will be better prepared to protect myself.
The class was
well run. The women that shared their stories made the class all
that more realistic, and although they were both victims of horrible
crimes, they both proved that they are empowered and are not being
victimized any more. I especially wanted to say thank you to them.
Please keep me
posted as to new class dates."
---Carol Grosso, Escape Alive participant, CT
 "I
attended an (Escape Alive) class several months ago. It was the
first class of this kind that I had ever attended, and I was so very
impressed with the entire experience!
The class
started out with one of the instructors going over tips on how we
can be better aware of our surroundings. He provided us with exact,
specific scenarios that we should all be considering each time we
are out and about in life. We all "think" we know this stuff, but
guess what? The examples and specifics that he gave to us put a
whole new level of perception for me about my personal safety.
Sadly, we really can never say, "Nothing will never happen to me".
Before the
class, I would "kind of" think about where I was parking, who is
around me, and where I was…what kind of people are close by. What I
also tended to think was that "nothing" will really ever happen to
me, so I was living life with my guard only 20 to 25 percent turned
on.
The truth is,
people are around that may be specifically looking to take something
from you. This starting point of the class taught me so much, most
importantly to TRUST my INSTINCTS!
 The class does
get physical. It is a great workout, your heart and breathing go
up, but you are not forced to go beyond what you are comfortable
with. The moves taught in this class for self defense are ones that
anyone in normal health can handle. These techniques are also
something that we should all practice regularly. If you don’t
practice, the speed and power felt from moves done during the class
will be dulled considerably as time goes on.
I am very
excited to have experienced this program and am looking forward to
taking the class again and again. I think twice a year will work
for me, keeping me in tune with the World around me and feeling
powerful enough to avoid or escape from a threat that may come
along."
---Michelle Callahan, Escape Alive participant, CT
"This class is
amazing. I cant wait to start coming to classes
once a week. You guys really made me see that
its a serious thing to know how to defend your
self and you never know how strong that person
maybe so to keep practicing and attending
classes is (definitely) in my future!"
---Morgan James, Escape Alive participant, CT  " I just wanted to
tell you that I thought the Escape Alive course
was incredible. I can't stop talking about it. I
will make everyone I know take a course soon or
later. My friend Lyn and her daughter Krista
loved it too."
---Carol Wilton, Escape Alive participant, JDNM
Administrative Coordinator, CT
"As a
practicing martial artist I make an effort to attend self
defense classes as often as possible and the Escape Alive was
one of the most professional, realistic and helpful self defense
seminars I have ever attended. I would highly
...recommend
the class to all women, regardless of their backgrounds, ages or
skill sets. You will walk away with a new awareness as well as a
new set of skills that could save your life. If Escape Alive
comes to your area attend it! You will not be disappointed…and
ultimately it could save your life."
---Casey Etter (Bobb), Escape Alive
participant, NY
 "(The Escape Alive class) was awesome!"
--Name
withheld upon request, Escape Alive
participant, NY
"I feel a lot safer
and more confident in my ability to protect
myself because I took your seminars in April. It
just goes to show that no matter what someone's
size and build, protecting yourself and staying
safe is completely possible."
--Name
withheld upon request, Escape Alive
participant, NY
"Learned a lot today
at class. Both my girls said that they thought
they could protect themselves before the class.
After taking the class they said they wouldn't
have been able to protect themselves before this
class. What they thought they should do before
was not the best option. Now at least they have
some tools to protect themselves. Looking
forward to more classes. Thank you again for all
you do it was an eye opener to me. Going to tell
my friend to take the class."
--Christi
Pace Burkman, Escape Alive
participant, CT
 "Great session
yesterday, Drew and Daniele! But I'm not sure
I'll stop being sore before I take another
session in the Spring! LOL."
--Amber
Dunphy, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"I also had a
brilliant time - my daughter and I learnt a lot
from you guys today. We will definitely be
signing up for the next course when in our area.
Thank you."
--Claire
Bullock, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"Thank you so much
for today for the mother daughter self defense
course! Everyone should take their daughter to
this. We both learned so much and had fun doing
it! I will be telling many of my friends about
this fantastic program! Thank you again you were
all wonderful!"
--Erin
Gervais Tani, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"This was a great
class! I highly recommend it!"
--Lisa
Nelson Lind, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"My
daughter Laura and I took the class
on Sunday (3/11/2012) and we (were)
very, very impressed and thoroughly
enjoyed it. All the instructors were
fantastic, well-trained and
exhibited so much patience. They
truly made this experience a very
positive one. Hopefully, we will
never be in a position to apply what
we did learn today but I feel very
confident with what I learned at
this class. I have highly
recommended it to my family and
friends. Once again, thank you so
much."
--Jean
Kirk, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"I
attended this class yesterday in
Naugatuck, CT (4/11/2012). The East
Coast Training Systems team was
professional, informative, and made
sure everyone got a chance to be
hands on. To the women from Jane Doe
No More who shared their stories...
THANK YOU. I plan on taking my girls
to a class, this is need to know
information!."
--Rhonda
Hoxie Lord, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"This
afternoon (4/1/2012) I participated
in the Escape Alive class at the
Waterbury Y with a bunch of my
girlfriends- it was most definitely
one of the best things that I
could've done for myself, and to
have my friends with me made me feel
secure that we're all doing
something to protect ourselves &
others in our lives. I learned a lot
about what to do in
every day situations (like not
paying attention to my cell phone
24/7 & actually observing my
surroundings) and I also learned a
lot about defending myself that I
wouldn't have known without taking
the class. The instructors were
helpful, friendly and super
informative throughout the entire
class - and the end demonstration
was the best - very life like &
interesting to learn what you'd
actually do in an "attack" situation
- great class - highly recommend to
anyone and EVERYONE! Thanks for the
great afternoon :)."
--Heidi
Gaber, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"The
women who shared their stories were
amazing and inspiring! And their
stories prove it could happen to
anyone - all women need to take this
class!"
--Heather
Anderson, Escape Alive
participant, CT
"If
you want to learn Self-Defense, this
is the company to go to!"
--Claire
Bullock, via Face Book
"You
guys are absolutely amazing! Thank
you!!"
--Chelsea
Kordas, Escape Alive participant, CT
"What a
powerful session on Sunday
(5/6/2012) in Darien with 85 Broads!
Thank you to you and all the other
instructors for the instruction as
well as for the practical
experience... What a gift!"
--Cindy
Cornell, Escape Alive participant, CT
"My
daughter and I attended this past
Saturday April 28th. We
both really enjoyed it. Better than
I (we) had expected! The speakers
and instructors were Excellent! All
the different scenarios and what to
do situations…. Survivors shared
their stories, and had all the
mothers and daughters’ full
attention (you were able to hear a
pin drop). We appreciated so much to
hear from them in person, their
courage & bravery, sharing with us
what had happened to them and how
they continue on so Strong
(Survivor)
The volunteers,
especially the instructors who took
so many blows, kicks, and more…. all
to be commended. I wanted by
daughter to experience this course
and not so much for me. Wrong - I
got a lot from it. Including some
partnering drills (she had no mercy
on me). It was also great bonding.
I do encourage all
(Naugatuck Savings Bank) females and
mothers with daughters to take the
opportunity if they have not yet
done so and take this course with or
without daughters. Also, male
employees to encourage their wives
and daughters. Daughters need to be
age 12 and up. Statistics show
these brutal attacks/ encounters
happen with many females ages
(13-15). Two of the survivors
sharing their stories were age 12
and 13 when it happened.
It also touched upon
the whole Facebook /My Space and the
cautions of posting which our
youngsters need to hear – outside
from their parents."
--Ann
Stroffolini, Escape Alive participant, CT
If you or anyone you know needs help
immediately, please call the
National Sexual Assault Hotline at
1-800-656-HOPE
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